Intro
A tactile sensory wall is a lovely addition to a home. Its bright colours and intriguing textures will delight the eyes and intrigue the hands of anyone passing by. But before anyone can enjoy it, there’s a lot of fun to be had in the making! So first gather folk together who fancy getting crafty and get busy cutting, gluing and being creative.
What you need
- Card
- Various textured/bright coloured materials
Velvet
Fur
Flocked Wallpaper
Sponge
Flannel
Hessian
Velcro
Leaves
Duster
Foam
Feathers
Crumpled Foil
Silk
Straws
Pom Poms
Bubble
Wrap
Ribbons
Carpet
- Large strong board (90cm x 90cm)
- Glue
- Scissors
The Activity
- Cut the card into 15cm by 15cm squares
- Take a texture, cut to size and stick it to the square, trimming away any excess
- Take the squares and glue them in rows of 6 to the strong board
- Place the squares in a random pattern
- Hang the textured board on a communal area where people can walk past an enjoy it!